Daniel Briere & Scott Laughton Balled Their Eyes Out Following Toronto Maple Leafs Trade

When Philadelphia Flyers general manager Danny Briere called Laughton earlier this month to inform him he was being traded to the Leafs, both men were in tears. After over a decade together in Philadelphia, it was a deeply emotional moment. The trade, made on March 7, not only gave Laughton a chance to chase a Stanley Cup but also brought him back to his hometown of Toronto, a place where his family and support system were waiting.

Laughton, a respected leader in Philadelphia, had made it clear he cared deeply about the people around him. In Toronto, he chose to take the Flyers' support staff out for dinner before facing his old team, highlighting the bonds he built over his 12 years with the organization. When it came time for Briere to move him, he made sure to consider Laughton's preferences, discussing possible destinations, including Toronto, which had strong appeal due to Laughton's family ties.

Briere knew the trade wouldn't be easy, but once the right offer came in, Laughton was sent to the Leafs in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick and prospect Nikita Grebenkin. Despite a tough start with the Leafs, Laughton is adjusting to his new role and, with family around him, is staying grounded. Back in Philadelphia, the Flyers' staff still roots for him, with Briere confident Laughton will step up when it matters most. «I have no worries about him,» Briere said.



This love for one another will be a fascinating element of tonight's game and we are curious to see how Laughton is going to handle it.

The Leafs are looking to get a win tonight and for them, that is more important than anything else that is happening in this game.

Only time will tell whether or not Laughton can rise to the occasion in what will be an important match for him.